The Government of Punjab has announced a public holiday on Monday, November 9, to mark the birth anniversary of the national poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. This will provide employees with a long weekend.
The Services and General Administration Department issued an official notification on Thursday, November 5, confirming the holiday. The notification provides specific details, officially confirming the day off. Further information and details are provided here.
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Since the holiday falls on a Sunday, employees who are already off on Sundays will receive two days of leave, while those who also have Saturdays off will get an additional day of leave. The notification states that, in accordance with the Cabinet Division’s circular dated November 5, this holiday will be observed throughout Punjab. Consequently, a notification regarding this holiday in Punjab has been issued.
The government has issued a directive which has also been disseminated via electronic media announcing the annual observance of ‘Iqbal Day’ in honor of Alama Iqbal. Further details regarding this will be made available on the official website.